10 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Me (No Recipes Included)
No food today. No recipes. No “add garlic and stir.”
Just me.
It’s my birthday, and every year I like to pause, zoom out, and share a few things that have nothing to do with what’s on your plate — but everything to do with who I am behind it.
Yes, there is a real person behind all this delicious food and gluten free recipes. So let me get started.
10 Random Things About Me
1. I am fiercely loyal.
Like… I don’t mess around. I have your back — if you have mine. Simple.
2. I’ve built a circle of powerful, creative women.
They lift me up daily. And I really hope I do the same for them. That kind of energy is everything.
3. I am VERY competitive.
You say “race me” or “I bet you can’t”—I’m already halfway there. I don’t even need context.
4. I graduated top of my culinary class… at 30.
Also the second oldest in the room. Proof that timelines are fake.
5. I have a problem with hats and overalls.
It’s not a phase. It’s a lifestyle. And yes, I probably own too many.
6. If there’s a spicy margarita on the menu…
It’s already mine. No further discussion.
7. I know how to sail a boat…any size. I once spent 22 days on a sailboat with no engine in high school. No showers and no toilet.
8. I don’t really eat fruit.
I know. I don’t have a good explanation. I just… don’t.
9. I’m obsessed with white t-shirts.
Probably 10+ and counting. Same with white tanks. Clean, classic, always works.
10. I LOVE hosting.
Give me a theme, a holiday, or literally any excuse — I’m inviting people over.
"and just in case you are still reading, there's more. 1. I have resting b face - I'm not mad, I'm deep in thought and about to rock your world. 2. I love to go backcountry skiing via a helicopter. 3. I want to be remembered as a bad ass."
Things I’ve Learned Along the Way
- Don’t compare yourself to others. Ever. Be you. That’s the whole point.
- Stop assuming the worst. You don’t know what someone’s thinking — talk to them.
- Lift other people up — it costs nothing and means everything.
I've poured myself into these helpful Pro Tip posts
My Words This Year
Return to truth and alignment.Less noise.
More clarity.
More being exactly who I am — without overthinking it.
Thanks for being here — whether you’re here for the recipes, the real life, or a little bit of both.
Back to food tomorrow. Obviously.
Have you seen these recipes yet?
Hi, I'm Kat.
Welcome to my Kitchen Counter. I’m excited to share with you a new series called “Make my kitchen work for you” along with a collection of blog posts about a variety of topics – building a gluten free pantry, staples to always have on hand and gift guides for the Chef in your life. Take a look around. I’d love to hear from you – do you like these posts?
